Design: Where Continuous Operation Is Required, Speeds May Be Limited To 107Mpm and Pressure Maximum To 240 Kpa

Introduction Design
The design of a Caterpillar metal face seal

compensates for many manufacturing and operating
Caterpillar Precision Seals (CPS) is the leading variables. Two metal sealing rings float in position;
manufacturer of metal face seals. Metal face seals two elastomeric load rings exert uniform pressure to
address difficult sealing applications - applications accurately position the metal rings and serve as the
where radial-lip type elastomeric seals would fail. static seal between the housing and the seal ring.
The load rings also transmits the turning torque from
During the late 1950's, manufacturers of earth- the drive housing to the seal ring. Positive sealing
moving equipment needed a new type of seal to contact is provided regardless of assembly tolerance
improve lubricant retention on undercarriage stack up, shaft deflection, axial endplay, eccentricity,
components immersed in hostile, abrasive, and or vibration.
corrosive environments where elastomeric shaft
seals quickly wore out. Two new seal designs were
created which permanently sealed the undercarriage Metal Face Seal Features
components. - Corrosion-resistant seal rings
These are referred to as “Metal Face Seals”. - Precision lapped, self-renewing sealing surfaces
- Minimum face load variations
Developed for protection of equipment working in - Special seal and load ring materials to match
the most adverse conditions...mud, rock, sand, and application requirements
water...desert heat and arctic cold, metal face seals
provide lubricant retention and exclude Rotating speed, lubrication, temperature, and
contaminates in all applications. Forty years of differential pressure are factors to consider when
experience across all types of conditions have determining seal face loads. Metal face seals
proven a long service life with low maintenance and provide good performance across a wide range of
superior protection for your products. face loads, therefore, compensating for considerable
assembly tolerance buildup, misalignment, and
CPS offers two types of metal face seals - DuoCone wear.
and DF (Heavy Duty Dual Face). Both seal designs
use elastomeric load rings to provide loading for the Recommended Operating
metal component. Both designs use the contact
area between the metal sealing rings to create a
Conditions
static and dynamic seal.
Temperature -57o to 190oC
The difference between the seal designs lies (-70o to 375oF)
primarily in the shape of the elastomeric load rings. Maximum Rubbing Up to 230mpm*
Duo-Cone seals incorporate a round toric ring while Speed (750fpm)
HDDF seals use a Belleville Washer. The Duo-Cone Internal Operating 240 to 345 kPa*
seal trades additional housing preparation for a Pressure (35 to 50psi)
*Where continuous operation is required, speeds may be limited
larger end-play capability versus the HDDF style to 107mpm and pressure maximum to 240 KPa
seal.
Long Life
Product Protection Extensive laboratory and field testing has confirmed
Metal face seals provide positive protection for metal face seals perform much longer than soft face
bearings and lubricants in abrasive, moderate-speed seals and radial lip elastomeric seals. Used for years
applications. They permit the use of oil as a lubricant by manufacturers of heavy construction equipment,
instead of grease. With oil, friction loss is reduced these seals have demonstrated outstanding
and service life is extended. In many applications, performance properties, having reached over 15,000
the lubricant installed at the factory is permanent hours of operation without maintenance, in some
with no periodic lubrication or adjustment necessary. applications. As wear occurs, lapped metal seal
faces are automatically and continually renewed. A
visual check for the polished sealing band shows
how much life remains.
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Reusable
The reliable metal face seal can be removed and
reinstalled for continued reliable performance. The
load rings are serviced separately to allow
replacement of the loading member, providing like
new performance. This reusability helps minimize
component overhaul costs.
Problem Solver
The high cost of equipment downtime requires the
best available seal. The Caterpillar metal face seal
provides superior performance in extreme
applications where positive lubricant retention and
the ability to keep out damaging and/or abrasive
materials are essential. OEM customers have
discovered the benefits offered by metal face seals
often reduce production costs and provide increased
value to the end user. Construction, mining,
petrochemical, paper, agriculture, sewage treatment
and landfill applications are all examples where this
seal improved bearing protection and overall
performance.
CPS Application Engineering

The engineers of Caterpillar can analyze your
sealing requirements, recommend the metal face
seal that would best meet your needs, work with
your engineers to design the installation and even
provide electronic drawing to aid in your design. You
need only supply drawings of the seal area and
pertinent data concerning the operating
environment.
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Product Design Review
Seal Ring Materials
CPS offers the widest choice of seal ring material options in the industry. The materials have been customized
to match different applications in which metal face seals have been utilized. For further information on any seal
ring material listed below, please consult CPS.
Shown in the table below is a general comparison between seal ring materials available.
C6 Stellite NiHard Formed Forged
Material Ni-Alloy Fe-Alloy Fe-Alloy SAE 1074 SAE 52100
Process Cast Cast Cast Stamped Forged
Cost High Medium Medium Low Low
Wear Life High High Medium/High Low Low
Corrosion Resistance High Medium/High Low/Medium Medium Low
Scoring Resistance High Medium Medium/High Medium/High Medium
C6 Casting Alloy
C6 was developed for applications in which high speed scoring or galling of the seal faces is a problem. This
alloy offers greater velocity capabilities over the stellite alloy. C6 is a cast nickel base material with a high alloy
content formulated to provide high scoring, wear, and corrosion resistance. The C6 alloy is available only from
CPS. It is the material of choice around the world in large diameter wheel applications such as mining trucks
and wheel loaders.
Stellite Casting Alloy

Stellite has been designed for the harshest operating environments where abrasive and corrosive elements are
present. Stellite's formulation is iron based with a high alloy content designed to provide maximum wear and
corrosion resistance. Stellite cast seals should be specified for applications frequently exposed to abrasive and
corrosive conditions with moderate rotational speeds (up to 150mpm/490fpm maximum). Typical applications
include crawler tractor final drives and various undercarriage applications.
NiHard Casting Alloy

NiHard is another iron based casting alloy offered by CPS. It is used in applications similar to those served by
stellite. P/V characteristics are slightly greater than stellite, but wear life and corrosion resistance have shown to
be less, in tests conducted by CPS. Typical applications would include undercarriage and final drive applications
where wear resistance is required, corrosion resistance is not essential, but seal surface speeds prohibit the use
of stellite.
Formed Steel Material

Formed seals were developed for applications that do not require the high level of corrosion and abrasion
resistance offered by cast alloy designs, but the improved performance of a face seal is desired. Formed seals
are used extensively in axle, winch, and final drive applications. Formed seals are interchangeable with cast
seals and provide similar load and speed capability as the stellite seals but at a significantly lower cost.
Forged Steel Material

52100 forged seals are available on a limited basis from CPS. These seals have been used successfully on
some undercarriage applications where minor wear is present and seal cost is critical. 52100 has inferior
corrosion resistance as compared to other seal materials offered by CPS. Please consult CPS for additional
details.
Specialty Materials
CPS can design and fabricate seals from other specialty materials on an as-requested basis. We have
experience making seals from a number of stainless steel alloys. Please talk directly with CPS if you need a
seal tailored to your unique application.
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Load Ring Materials
Several load ring materials are available to meet a variety of application requirements. The most common
materials are nitrile and silicone. Viton and highly saturated nitrile (HNBR) are available for more specialized
applications. The table listed below gives a brief comparison between available load ring options.
Nitrile LT Nitrile Silicone HNBR Viton

Low T Limit(oC) -25 -50 -60 -40 -10
High T Limit(oC) 100 105 165 135 190
Tear Resistance Good Good Poor Good Good
Abrasion Resistance Excellent Excellent Poor Excellent Good
Oil Resistance Excellent Excellent Poor Excellent Excellent
Water Resistance Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair
Cost Low Low Medium Medium High
Nitrile
Nitrile is recommended for temperatures ranging from -25oC to 100oC (-13oF to 212oF) continuous and is
compatible with most mineral based lubricant oil. Nitrile load rings offer the maximum resistance to abrasion. It
is the most common load ring material choice and is used in most standard axle, final drive, and undercarriage
applications.
LT Nitrile (Low Temperature)

Low temperature nitrile is recommended for temperatures ranging from –50oC to 100oC (-58oF to 212oF). Low
temperature nitrile was specifically developed for highly abrasive, low temperature applications. Typical
applications include undercarriage idlers, rollers and final drives.
Silicone
Silicone is recommended for temperatures ranging from -60oC to 165oC (-76oF to 330oF) continuous. It is not
compatible with fuels or certain types of gear lubricants. Silicone also has inferior abrasion resistance to nitrile.
Typically, silicone uses are: extreme high (wet disc brake systems) or extreme low (arctic environment)
temperature applications.
HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile)

HNBR is a nitrile-based material recommended for temperature ranging from -40oC to 135oC (-40oF to 275oF). It
has very similar abrasion resistance characteristics to standard nitrile, but HNBR has better resistance to
compression set (permanent deformation) when exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time.
Viton
Viton is a fluoroelastomer. It has a recommended temperature range between -10oC to 190oC (14oF to 375oF).
Viton is typically used in steel mill type applications where extremely high temperatures are a concern and low
temperatures are never a problem. Viton has very poor low temperature capability and will harden at
temperatures approaching freezing.
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Seal Group Size (Class) Options
Seals are available in various radial cross sections with toric sections from 4.30 to 16.00mm (0.170 to 0.630”).
Always specify the largest toric/seal group section that can be accommodated in the housing design envelope.
Larger section torics will accommodate greater deflection and are less sensitive to tolerances and environmental
effects. The table shown below gives a brief summary of available design options.
Class Toric Size Seal Ramp Housing Ramp Application

(mm) Angle (o) Angle (o)
A 4.30 20 15 Specialized
B 6.22 15 10 Small Axles and Wheels
C 9.47 8/15/20 10 Undercarriage
D 12.70 8/15/20 10 Large Axles, Wheels, Final Drives
L 16.00 15 10 Large Wheels
DF DF Load Ring Square Bore Square Bore All Applications
Class A - 4.30mm (0.17") Toric Cross Section

Duo-Cone seals utilizing the 4.30mm cross-section toric ring have very limited applications. They are
used only in small diameter applications with extreme axial and radial constraints. Seals of this type
have very little end play capability. This type of seal is not recommended for most applications.
Class B - 6.22mm (0.24") Toric Cross Section

Duo-Cone seals with 6.30mm cross-section toric rings are typically used in small axle or rock bit
applications. They are used where sealing is needed in extreme environments, but where there is
insufficient space to put a larger (and more typical) cross section Duo-Cone seal. While these seals
do have some endplay capability, they have less than seals utilizing larger cross section load rings.
Class C - 9.47mm (0.37") Toric Cross Section

9.47mm cross-section Duo-Cone seals range in diameter from 82.5 to 199.0mm (3.248 to 7.835“).
They are typically used in moving undercarriages for crawler tractor and excavator applications.
These seals have good endplay capability. Seals are available with 8o, 15o, and 20o seal ramps to
serve different operating environments.
Class D - 12.70mm (0.50") Toric Cross Section

This style Duo-Cone seal is very common in axle, wheel, and final drive applications in
construction and earth moving equipment. Seals are available from 171.7 to 865.0mm (6.760 to
34.055”) in diameter. These seals have very good end play capability. Seals are available with
both 8o and 15o seal ramps for optimized performance in your application.
Class L - 16.00mm (0.63") Toric Cross Section

Currently, the largest cross section toric ring offered by CPS, the 16.00mm cross section
diameter Duo-Cone seal is specified for only the largest of sealing applications. CPS offers
sizes ranging from 480.0 to 939.8mm (18.898 to 37.000 inch) in diameter. It has very good
end play capability, but requires the largest sealing cavity design in the Duo-Cone seal family
Heavy Duty DF Square Bore

The Heavy Duty DF seal utilizes a square bore housing design and a Belleville washer load
ring to provide loads to the metal seal faces. This seal design in available in sizes ranging
from 61.6 to 780.2mm (2.425 to 30.716 inch) in diameter. Functionally, it is completely
interchangeable with the Duo-Cone seal. Because of the design, there is no rolling of the
loading member as is the case with the Duo-Cone seal. Bonding of the load ring to the metal
sealing ring is possible to provide greater resistance of load ring slippage in application. This
seal type is used in a wide variety of products, including undercarriage, axles, final drives,
gear boxes, wheels, etc.
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Duo-Cone Seal Ramp Angles
A unique feature of Caterpillar Duo-Cone seals is the changing of sealing ramp angles to tailor the seal to
various operating environments. Below is a brief summary of the purpose of various ramp angles.
8o Seal Ramp
Duo-Cone seals with 8o seal ramps were originally developed for applications that are exposed to high-pressure
differentials. This design offers a more uniform load profile over its operational face gap range. Some
applications cause the torics to force down the ring ramp due to external pressure, debris packing, or vibration.
This can cause sudden decay of the face load and sealing integrity. The 8o design offers increased toric
retention and a more uniform face load profile. Available in both cast alloy and formed steel designs, these
seals are interchangeable with conventional design Duo-Cone seals.
15o Seal Ramp

The 15o Duo-Cone seal is the most common design offered by Caterpillar. This sealing design offers resistance
to internal operating pressure and an ability to achieve higher sealing face loads than those available with the 8o
seals. This design is most commonly used in final drive, axle, and wheel applications.
20o Seal Ramp

Similar to the 15o seal design in that it resists internal pressures. The 20o design produces higher face loads
than either the 8o or 15o design. It is commonly used in undercarriage applications.
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Design Information How Application Variables Affect
Design Choices
The selection of the proper metal face seal is
Load Deflection contingent on a thorough application review.
The typical load/deflection chart for a Duo-Cone Differences in operating conditions have a
Seal illustrates the flat curve developed by its significant impact on the optimum metal face seal
design…these seals work satisfactorily over a wide for your product. Shown in the table below are
range of the curve. DF seals have different loading significant application variables and the component
characteristics than Duo-Cone Seals and must be of the metal face seal product they affect.
run at different loads to provide satisfactory
performance. Load deflection characteristics vary Variable Design Component
by metal face seal type, load ring material and seal Speed Metal Seal Ring Material
group size. CPS engineering should be consulted Metal Seal Ring Material
for design assistance concerning proper loading of Internal/External Pressure
and Ramp Angle
metal face seals. Metal Seal Ring and
External Operating
Elastomer Load Ring
Environment
Material
Pressure Velocity Elastomer Load Ring
Metal face seal performance capability can be Temperature
Material
described by its Pressure-Velocity (PV) or load- Available Space Metal Face Seal Type
speed rating. The face load required to keep the Metal Seal Type and Seal
metal seal rings in contact is related to the End Play
Ramp Angle
allowable speed, as described by the following
chart. Many factors influence this relationship,
including seal ring material, seal ring diameter,
Seal Wear Measurement
operating temperature, lubricant viscosity, Cast metal face seals automatically compensate for
wear. The mating faces form a contact band
differential pressure across the load rings and
approximately 0.5 (0.02 in.) to 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
action of centrifugal force on the load ring.
wide that retains the oil lubricant and seals out all
foreign material. As wear occurs, the contact band
will widen slightly and migrate inward until the
inside diameter is reached. As depicted in the figure
below, the cast seals wear down the spherical
radius.
In low speed applications or with light lubricants,

face pressures are generally increased to insure
sealability. The same is true when seals are
exposed to high differential pressures and/or large
endplay or deflections. Lower face loads are
specified for applications producing high peripheral
speeds or high ambient temperatures. High speeds
tend to centrifuge lubricant away from the seal face,
and centrifugal forces tend to roll the torics up the
seal ramp, increasing the face load. Both conditions Remaining life can be easily estimated by visual
contribute to scoring failures. Metal face seals have inspection of the seal band location. Remaining
been used successfully to 456 mpm (1500 fpm). wear life can be estimated based on a linear
Consult Caterpillar Precision Seals when selecting relationship of service hours and contact band
face load to insure appropriate design target. position.
Physical measurement of wear can be determined

by measuring the distance between the sealing
contact band and the inner diameter of the sealing
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ring. To calculate the wear life remaining on the
seal, measure the distance between the seal inner Lubricant Requirements
diameter and the sealing contact band. If this
distance is greater than 50% of the distance Because the dynamic sealing surfaces are metal,
between the seal inner diameter and outer lubricant is always required on the inside diameter
diameter, there is adequate seal life for this seal to of the seals. Oil lubricant should be used with all
be reused. metal face seals. A detergent type SAE 10W-40 is
the recommended lubricant type. However, other
Formed seals are more flexible than the cast rings mineral base oils ranging from 10WT to 90WT are
they replace and, as a result, produce a wear commonly used, depending on ambient
pattern different than cast ring designs. Typically, temperature requirements. EP gear lubricants
formed seals wear in an axial rather than radial should be used with caution, as some EP additive
direction, as depicted below, due to their increased packages are incompatible with silicone torics.
flexibility. (Contact Caterpillar Precision Seals for additional
information.)
In some slow rotating or oscillating applications,

certain types of grease may be used, but mineral
base oils are always preferred. Grease is not
recommended in applications where the seal face
surface speed exceeds 30.5 mpm(100.0 fpm).
Oil not only provides lubrication to the sealing

faces, but also serves to cool the seal rings.
Lubricant must cover a minimum of one third of the
sealing surface to properly lubricate and cool the
The total thickness of the flange is usable wear
rings. Metal face seals work best in clean, closed
material on the formed seal rings, and good seal
systems. To allow adequate volume for thermal
performance can generally be expected until the
expansion, closed cavities should not be filled more
flange is completely worn away. Measuring the ring
than 90% full. Maximum care should be taken to
flange thickness and using the chart below can
insure lube cavities are clean at assembly – free
estimate remaining service life. Minimum flange
from dirt, scale and other foreign materials.
thickness required for usability is 1.27mm (0.050
Cleanliness levels of 500mg mass per square meter
in.).
of surface area and a maximum particle size of
Formed Seal Wear Chart
1.0mm (0.040 in.) should be maintained at
Flange Thickness Seal Wear assembly to provide maximum life.
mm (inch) % Worn
1.91 (0.075) 0 Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient (Outside)
1.59 (0.062) 25 Temperature Ranges
o o o o
1.27 (0.050) 50 C C F F
0.95 (0.038) 75 Oil Viscosity min max min max
0.64 (0.025) 100 SAE 10W -30 0 -22 +32
0.32 (0.012) 125 SAE 30W -20 +25 -4 +77
0.00 (0.000) 150 SAE 40W* -10 +40 +14 +104
SAE 50W 0 +50 +32 +122
With formed seal rings, the measured parameter SAE 80W90** -20 +40 -4 +104
used to check the remaining seal life is flange SAE 85W140** -10 +50 +14 +122
thickness at the outer edge. The measurement * Commercially available CD/TD-2 oils that meets requirements
must be made carefully since the shoulder is only ** EP gear lubricants should not be used with seals having
1.52 mm (0.060 in.) from the edge of the flange. silicone torics. Consult with Caterpillar Precision Seals before
specifying an API GL-5 or MIL-L-2105C type lubricant.
Estimates of expected seal life are difficult because NOTE: Arctic Lubricants – For operation with ambient
o o
there are many differences in machine applications, temperatures below –20 C (-4 F), use oils with base stocks that
job conditions, maintenance and other factors that have low temperature flow capabilities. Use oils with a CD/TO-2
rating. If the application requires API GL-5 gear oil, use the EP
affect seal service life. synthetic gear lubricants that are available. Low temperature
o
lubricants are not recommended for temperatures above 0 C
o o
(+32 F). When operating temperatures reach 0 C, the oil should
be changed to one of the lubricants indicated above.
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Specialty Seals Sealability and Scoring Resistance
(Pressure vs. Velocity Testing)
CPS not only offers “off-the-shelf” designs – our Sealability tests evaluate the seal’s ability to
engineering team is also available to work with your operate under certain conditions. Scoring
engineers to design ‘non-standard’ metal face resistance tests are run to determine a metal seal
seals. Whether developing a new seal size or type ring material’s resistance to scoring/galling of the
to fit your application, or utilizing a new metal seal seal faces. The seal is assembled to match the
or load ring material, CPS engineers have the operating conditions found in the application. This
experience necessary to design, procure and test includes seal face loads, internal operating
these concepts and follow them to production. temperatures, internal operating pressures,
rotational speeds, etc.
Duo-Cone vs. DF Load (Load vs. Deflection) Testing

Load deflection tests evaluate the loading
Product Comparison characteristics of the elastomeric ring for a given
size. This information is used to effectively
In most applications, either Duo-Cone or DF seals determine the load ring compression required to
can be designed in. However, there are specific obtain optimal loading on the metal seal faces.
advantages to both designs. These should be
considered when designing a metal face seal into Wear (Mud Box) Tests
your application. Wear testing utilizes mud box equipment to
evaluate a metal seal ring material’s resistance to
Duo-Cone Seal abrasive wear. Seals are assembled, the seal cavity
- Requires less room radially in application is filled with oil, and the seal exterior is exposed to
- Very stable in housing prior to final assembly mud slurry. Test cycles are run to accelerate the
- Very good endplay capability wear process. Wear is quantified by the amount of
movement of the sealing band during the test.
DF Seal
- Requires less room axially in application Oil Compatibility Testing (Compression
- Lower tooling cost Set, Heat Resistance, etc.)
- Square bore housing cavity design Oil compatibility tests can be run to evaluate the
- No assembly tool or lubricant required elastomeric load ring material’s compatibility with
- Bonding of load ring possible oils or greases that may be used in your
application. A compression set test is the most
common test run to evaluate these characteristics.
Functional Test Lab Load ring specimens are compressed and held at a
specific amount of compression while exposed to
Capabilities the oil and high temperatures for long periods of
time. At the conclusion of the test, the amount of
Caterpillar Precision Seals has a fully operational permanent set of the load ring materials is
functional test laboratory located at our facility in recorded.
Franklin, North Carolina. CPS utilizes this lab for
customer support and the development and Quality Assurance
validation of new seal designs. The lab equipment CPS has a fully functional Quality Assurance
is designed to effectively simulate the operating laboratory. Equipment includes two Coordinate
variables that impact the performance of metal face Measuring Machines (CMMs) for full dimensional
seals. A number of different tests are available. analysis and an Instron tensile machine available
for load measurements and state-of-the-art surface
finish analysis, to name just a few.
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Product Failure Modes Mud Packing
Mud packing can be a problem in environments
where the metal face seal is continually exposed to
While metal face seals generally perform very dirt and mud. Mud can pack the cavity between the
satisfactorily, premature failure can occur for a seal housing, seal ring and load ring. Over time, this
number of reasons but can be avoided or minimized can cause the load ring to be pushed out of
through proper seal design and/or installation. position, resulting improper face loads or mud being
pumped past the load ring. Guarding arrangements
Uneven or Excessive Face Load are not highly recommended as they trap mud in.
This results from improper seal assembly. Either However, some are used for severe applications
the seal ring is tilted in the assembly or the toric is such as landfills. In this case, it is recommended
twisted. Both result in uneven face loads that a slotted design be utilized.
circumferentially around the seal face. This can
cause the seal rings to either separate, allowing oil Load Ring Abrasion
to flow outward, or gall from localized high face Abrasion of the load ring can occur in applications
load. where it is exposed to abrasives such as dirt, sand
and rocks. Abrasion of the load ring causes
Mishandling of Seals deterioration and tearing of the elastomer, leading
Mishandling of seals during assembly can cause to failure. This can be minimized through proper
immediate leaks or premature failure. Failure can load ring material selection.
occur due to cutting or tearing of the elastomeric
load ring, breakage of the sealing ring,
contamination of the seal face with dirt or lint, etc.
When assembling metal face seals, please carefully
observe assembly instructions provided by CPS.
Internal Pressure Spikes

Metal face seals can withstand a varying amount of
internal pressure, depending on the design.
Generally, internal pressure should be maintained
below 1.0-1.7 Bar to guarantee satisfactory sealing
performance. If your application exceeds these
requirements, please consult CPS’s engineering
staff for further information.
Improper Housing Design

It is critical that the application seal housing
conform to the design information provided by CPS.
The relationship between the seal assembly and its
mating component is critical to the acceptable
performance of the sealing system.
Improper Use of Oil

Selection of improper oil can cause premature
failure due to degradation of both the elastomeric
load ring and metal sealing ring. Some oils are
incompatible with elastomers and cause long-term
degradation with exposure, especially when
combined with heat. Improper oil usage can cause
metal seal failure due to scoring from inadequate
lubrication flow.
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Place the rubber torics on the metal seal ring at the
Seal Assembly and bottom of the seal ring ramp and against the
Installation Guidelines for retaining lip.
Duo-Cone Seals
Duo-Cone Seal Assembly Contents:
- (2) Metal Seal Rings
- (2) Elastomeric Toric Rings
Terminology
Make sure the rubber toric is straight on the seal
ring and not twisted. Be careful not to nick or cut the
torics during the assembly, as this can cause leaks.
Put the installation tool onto the metal seal ring and
rubber toric. Lightly dampen the lower half of the
rubber toric with the appropriate assembly lubricant.
Techniques to dampen the toric include wiping with
a lint-free towel, lubricating using a clean foam
brush, or dipping in a container lined with towels
saturated in the assembly lubricant (as shown).
1. Seal Ring 5. Seal Ring Housing

2. Rubber Toric 6. Seal Ring Face
3. Housing Retainer Lip 7. Seal Ring Ramp
4. Housing Ramp 8. Seal Ring Retaining Lip
9. Installation Tool
Housing Preparation
The housing components that contact the rubber
toric rings (3 and 4) must be free from foreign
material (oil, grease, dirt, metal chips, dust or lint Seal groups with silicone torics can be assembled
particles, etc) before installing the seal. This should using a freezer to slightly contract the toric rings.
be done using a lint-free wipe and a non-petroleum Seal groups should be placed in a freezer for 5
based solvent. Dry with a clean wipe. minutes at -40o to -18oC prior to installation.
Contraction will be sufficient to allow installation.
Remove any foreign material from the rubber torics Groups should warm to room temperature prior to
(2), the ramps (7) and the lips (8) of both seal rings. further assembly.
This should also be done with a lint-free wipe and a
non-petroleum based solvent. Dry with a clean Approved Assembly Lubricants
wipe. - Isopropyl Alcohol *
- Houghto-Grind 60 CT
- QuakerR Solvo Clean 68-RAH
(*) All applicable safety and disposal guidelines for

flammable liquids must be followed.
Note: Do not use Stanosol or any other liquid that

leaves an oil film does not evaporate quickly.
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Installation Process
With the lower half of the rubber toric still wet, use
the installation tool to position the seal ring and the
rubber toric squarely against the application housing
(as shown).
The rubber torics must never slip on the ramps of

either the seal ring or the housing. To prevent
slippage, allow adequate evaporation time for the
lubricant before proceeding with further assembly.
Once correctly in place, the rubber toric must roll on
the ramp only. The following shows incorrect
installations resulting in cocked seals.
For smaller diameter seals, use sudden and even

pressure to push the rubber toric under the retaining
lip of the housing. For larger diameter seals, which
will not press in with sudden and even pressure, it is
acceptable to work the toric past the retaining lip by
starting one side and tapping the opposite side of
the installation tool with a rubber mallet until it is
engaged past the retaining lip of the housing.
Check the assembled height variation (A) in a least

four places, 90o apart, use a caliper, toolmakers'
ruler or any other calibrated measuring device.
Wipe the face of each seal ring using a lint-free

wipe. No particles of any kind are permissible on the
sealing surfaces. (Even a hair can hold the seal
faces apart and cause a leak.)
The difference in height around the ring must not be

more than 1.0mm. If small adjustments are
necessary, do not push or pull directly on the seal
ring. Use the installation tool to push down and your
fingers to pull up uniformly on the rubber toric and
seal ring.
The rubber toric can twist if it is not wet all around

during installation or if there are burrs or fins on the Apply a thin film of oil on the entire seal face of one
retaining lip of the housing. Twists, misalignment, or both seals using a lint-free applicator. Oil must
and bulges of the toric (as shown) will result in seal not contact surfaces other than the sealing face.
failure. If correct installation is not obvious, remove
the seal from the housing and repeat process.
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Final Assembly
While completing the final assembly of the unit,
make sure that both housings are in correct
alignment and are concentric. Slowly bring the two
housings together. High impact can scratch or break
the seal components.
If the rubber toric slips at any location, it will twist,

causing the seal rings to cock. Any wobbling motion
of the seal is an indication of cocked seals and can
cause dirt to enter by pumping mud past the torics.
The following examples show the effects of a
cocked seal group.
The above depicts how the torics have slipped

instead of rolling on the left hand side of the seal.
The following shows the same seal after the bottom
o
half is rotated 180 .
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Installation Tools for Duo-Cone Seals
Toric Cross Seal Ring Installation
Section (mm) OD (mm) Ramp Angle Tool
o
4.30 87.60 20 Contact CPS
o
4.30 106.60 20 Contact CPS
o
6.22 104.78 15 1U-8850
o
6.22 141.22 15 1U-8699
o
6.22 156.97 15 1U-8698
o
6.22 168.15 15 1U-8697
o
6.22 222.50 15 4C-9527
o
9.47 82.50 20 1U-8843
o
9.47 92.00 8 136-6813
o
9.47 92.00 20 1U-8840
o
9.47 102.00 8 137-9443
o
9.47 109.52 8 129-1340
o
9.47 109.52 20 1U-8841
o
9.47 119.08 8 1U-8842
o
9.47 119.08 20 1U-8842
o
9.47 146.05 8 1U-8849
o
9.47 146.05 15 1U-8849
o
9.47 146.05 20 1U-8849
o
9.47 171.50 20 4C-6206
o
12.70 171.70 15 1U-6443
o
12.70 191.26 8 1U-6442
o
12.70 191.26 15 1U-6441
o
12.70 210.31 8 1U-6440
o
12.70 210.31 15 1U-6439
o
12.70 251.46 8 1U-6437
o
12.70 251.46 15 1U-6436
o
12.70 259.59 15 1U-6438
o
12.70 292.86 8 1U-6435
o
12.70 292.86 15 1U-6434
o
12.70 310.86 15 FT-2594
o
12.70 328.00 15 126-3994
o
12.70 346.46 8 1U-5934
o
12.70 346.46 15 1U-5933
o
12.70 394.46 8 8T-7789
o
12.70 394.46 15 8T-9206
o
12.70 457.20 8 176-1724
o
12.70 457.20 15 8T-0531
o
12.70 533.40 15 140-7642
o
12.70 567.94 15 9U-5691
o
12.70 700.00 15 4C-6582
o
12.70 865.00 15 4C-4907
o
16.00 480.00 15 Contact CPS
o
16.00 939.80 15 149-0974
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Duo-Cone Seals
Part No Ring Min Max Shaft Ring Toric Angle "M" "N" "V" "O" "P" "Q" "R" "S" "T" "W"
OD Ring ID Diameter Material Material +/- +/- +/- +/- +/- +/- Max +/- +/- Min
0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
Class A
1Z-9354 87.6 76.5 75.9 Stellite Silicone 20 90.68 90.18 89.5 0.2 1.4 1.5 3.1 15 7.5 0
7G-0519 87.6 76.5 75.9 Stellite Nitrile 20 90.68 90.18 89.5 0.2 1.4 1.5 3.1 15 7.5 0
9P-9663 106.6 95.5 94.9 Stellite Nitrile 20 109.68 109.18 108.5 0.2 1.4 1.5 3.1 15 7.5 0
Class B
6S-3285 104.67 89 88.4 Stellite Nitrile 15 107.38 106.62 100.4 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
5P-0373 104.67 89 88.4 Stellite Silicone 15 107.38 106.62 100.4 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
186-2892 104.67 89 88.4 C-6 Nitrile 15 107.38 106.62 100.4 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
3S-0303 141.22 125.5 124.9 Stellite Nitrile 15 143.96 143.2 136.38 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
8L-5519 141.22 125.5 124.9 Stellite Silicone 15 143.96 143.2 136.38 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
5K-5288 157 141.3 140.7 Stellite Nitrile 15 159.71 158.95 152.13 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
5P-0375 157 141.3 140.7 Stellite Silicone 15 159.71 158.95 152.13 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
8L-5516 168.15 152.6 152 Stellite Silicone 15 171.01 170.25 164.03 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
168-6384 168.15 152.6 152 C-6 Nitrile 15 171.01 170.25 164.03 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
5K-1078 168.15 152.6 152 Stellite Nitrile 15 171.01 170.25 164.03 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
15
0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
5N-7639 222.5 207.6 207 Stellite Nitrile 15 224.93 224.17 217.95 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
3Q-5424 222.5 207.6 207 Stellite Silicone 15 224.93 224.17 217.95 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
177-6717 222.5 207.6 207 C-6 Nitrile 15 224.93 224.17 217.95 0.5 2.9 2.8 1.5 10 11.8 2.4
Class C
161-7247 77.5 57 56.4 Stellite LT Nitrile 8 81.44 80.68 68.44 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
171-5883 82.55 62.1 61.5 Stellite Various 20 86.48 85.72 73.48 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
5K-6191 82.55 62.1 61.5 Stellite Silicone 20 86.48 85.72 73.48 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
2M-2858 82.55 62.1 61.5 Stellite Nitrile 20 86.48 85.72 73.48 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
110-8882 92 71.6 71 Stellite Nitrile 8 95.94 95.18 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
162-7862 92 71.6 71 Stellite LT Nitrile 8 95.94 95.18 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
107-4889 92 71.6 71 Stellite Silicone 8 95.94 95.18 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
4S-8984 92.08 71.6 71 Stellite Silicone 20 96.01 95.25 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
175-7513 92.08 71.6 71 C-6 Nitrile 20 96.01 95.25 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
171-5882 92.08 71.6 71 Stellite LT Nitrile 20 96.01 95.25 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
1M-8747 92.08 71.6 71 Stellite Nitrile 20 96.01 95.25 83.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
162-7863 102 81.5 80.8 Stellite LT Nitrile 8 105.94 105.18 94.28 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
9W-8878 102 81.5 80.8 Stellite Silicone 8 105.94 105.18 94.28 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
125-3267 102 81.5 80.8 Stellite Nitrile 8 105.94 105.18 94.28 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
8S-5656 109.52 89.1 88.5 Stellite Silicone 20 113.46 112.7 100.46 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
125-3677 109.52 89.1 88.5 Stellite Nitrile 8 113.46 112.7 100.46 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
162-7864 109.52 89.1 88.5 Stellite LT Nitrile 8 113.46 112.7 100.46 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
1M-8746 109.52 89.1 88.5 Stellite Nitrile 20 113.46 112.7 100.46 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
107-9621 109.52 89.1 88.5 Stellite Silicone 8 113.46 112.7 100.46 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
3P-1848 119.08 98.6 98 Stellite Silicone 20 123.01 122.25 110.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
1M-8748 119.08 98.6 98 Stellite Nitrile 20 123.01 122.25 110.01 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
16
0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
155-9879 133.5 113 112.4 Stellite LT Nitrile 8 137.44 136.68 124.43 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
161-7525 133.5 113 112.4 Stellite Silicone 8 137.44 136.68 124.43 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
6Y-5219 146.05 125.6 125 Formed Nitrile 15 149.98 149.22 136.98 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
6Y-5218 146.05 125.6 125 Formed Silicone 15 149.98 149.22 136.98 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
1C-9319 146.05 125.6 125 Stellite Silicone 15 149.98 149.22 136.98 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
147-4474 146.05 125.6 125 Stellite Nitrile 20 149.98 149.22 136.98 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
5P-9121 146.05 125.6 125 Stellite Nitrile 15 149.98 149.22 136.98 0.5 3.5 4.8 2 10 15.2 1.6
Class D
6T-9984 171.7 142.7 141.5 Stellite Silicone 15 176.82 175.92 158.94 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9G-5311 171.7 146.9 145.7 Formed Nitrile 15 176.82 175.92 158.94 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6T-2981 171.7 146.9 145.7 Formed Silicone 15 176.82 175.92 158.94 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6T-8440 171.7 142.7 141.5 Stellite Nitrile 15 176.82 175.92 158.94 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9G-5313 191.26 166.45 165.25 Formed Nitrile 15 196.38 195.48 178.5 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
4C-1494 191.26 162.32 161.12 C-6 Silicone 15 196.38 195.48 178.5 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9W-7331 191.26 162.32 161.12 Stellite Nitrile 8 196.38 195.48 178.5 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
191-6664 191.26 162.32 161.12 C-6 Nitrile 15 196.38 195.48 178.5 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9G-5339 191.26 166.45 165.25 Formed Nitrile 8 196.38 195.48 178.5 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
9G-5315 210.31 185.5 184.3 Formed Nitrile 15 215.43 214.43 197.55 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9W-0054 210.31 185.5 184.3 Formed Viton 15 215.43 214.43 197.55 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
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0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
9G-5317 251.46 226.65 225.45 Formed Nitrile 15 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6Y-0859 251.46 222.4 221.2 Stellite Nitrile 8 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
9W-4650 251.46 222.4 221.2 Stellite Silicone 15 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
133-0526 251.46 222.4 221.2 Stellite HSN / 8 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
HNBR
6Y-6277 251.46 222.4 221.2 Stellite Silicone 8 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
9W-5977 251.46 226.65 225.45 Formed Silicone 8 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
195-3070 251.46 222.4 221.2 C-6 Nitrile 8 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
9G-5343 251.46 226.65 225.45 Formed Nitrile 8 256.58 255.68 238.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
1C-9427 259.59 234.78 233.58 Formed Nitrile 15 264.71 263.81 246.83 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6Y-0520 259.59 234.78 233.58 Formed Silicone 15 264.71 263.81 246.83 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9W-4098 259.59 230.55 229.35 Stellite Nitrile 15 264.71 263.81 246.83 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
174-4873 292.86 267.95 266.75 Formed LT Nitrile 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
204-6452 292.86 267.95 266.75 Ni-Hard Viton 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
145-8032 292.86 263.6 262.4 Ni-Hard Silicone 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
137-2429 292.86 263.6 262.4 Ni-Hard Nitrile 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
1C-9747 292.86 267.95 266.75 Formed Viton 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9G-5319 292.86 267.95 266.75 Formed Nitrile 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9W-4651 292.86 263.6 262.4 Stellite Silicone 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
171-5898 292.86 263.6 262.4 Stellite LT Nitrile 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
18
0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
6T-8437 292.86 263.62 262.4 Stellite Nitrile 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9W-3732 292.86 263.6 262.4 Stellite Nitrile 8 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
3T-9117 292.86 267.95 266.75 Formed Silicone 15 297.88 296.98 280 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
174-4874 328 303 301.8 Formed LT Nitrile 15 333 332.1 315.12 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
125-5538 328 303 301.8 Formed Silicone 15 333 332.1 315.12 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
186-3277 346.46 317.32 316.12 Ni-Hard Silicone 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
130-6889 346.46 317.32 316.12 C-6 HSN / 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
HNBR
163-7368 346.46 321.64 320.44 Formed LT Nitrile 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
166-8815 346.46 317.32 316.12 Ni-Hard HSN / 15 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
HNBR
173-3071 346.46 317.32 316.12 Ni-Hard HSN / 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
HNBR
118-2900 346.46 317.32 316.12 C-6 Silicone 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
6Y-0857 346.46 317.32 316.12 Stellite Nitrile 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
9G-5321 346.46 321.64 320.44 Formed Nitrile 15 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
9G-5347 346.46 321.64 320.44 Formed Nitrile 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
6Y-6275 346.46 317.32 316.12 Stellite Silicone 8 351.58 350.68 333.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
9G-5349 394.46 369.09 367.89 Formed Nitrile 8 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
132-6141 394.46 365.2 364 Stellite Silicone 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6T-8433 394.46 365.22 364 Stellite Nitrile 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6Y-6273 394.46 365.2 364 Stellite Silicone 8 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
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0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
9G-5323 394.46 369.09 367.89 Formed Nitrile 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6T-4316 394.46 365.22 364 C-6 Nitrile 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
1C-9067 394.46 365.22 364 C-6 Viton 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
133-0441 394.46 365.22 364 C-6 HSN / 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
HNBR
149-8434 394.46 365.22 364 C-6 Silicone 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
6Y-0855 394.46 365.2 364 Stellite Nitrile 8 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
137-2428 394.46 365.2 364 Ni-Hard Nitrile 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
155-1388 394.46 365.2 364 Ni-Hard Silicone 15 399.58 398.68 381.7 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
4D-8960 457.2 427.96 426.76 Stellite Nitrile 15 462.32 461.42 444.44 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
137-4343 457.2 427.96 426.76 C-6 HSN / 15 462.32 461.42 444.44 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
HNBR
195-9706 457.2 427.96 426.76 C-6 Silicone 15 462.32 461.42 444.44 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
172-5093 457.2 427.96 426.76 C-6 HSN / 8 462.32 461.42 444.44 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 5.7
HNBR
137-2427 457.2 427.96 426.76 Ni-Hard Nitrile 15 462.32 461.42 444.44 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
195-3495 457.2 427.96 426.76 C-6 Nitrile 15 462.32 461.42 444.44 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 1.9
154-7447 533.4 504.06 502.86 Ni-Hard Nitrile 15 538.52 537.62 520.64 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
147-1660 533.4 504.06 502.86 Ni-Hard Silicone 15 538.52 537.62 520.64 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
6T-6802 533.4 504.06 502.86 C-6 Nitrile 15 538.52 537.62 520.64 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
199-9897 533.4 504.06 502.86 C-6 HSN / 15 538.52 537.62 520.64 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
HNBR
147-5509 533.4 504.06 502.86 C-6 Silicone 15 538.52 537.62 520.64 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
8E-6327 567.94 538.6 537.4 Stellite Silicone 15 573.06 572.16 555.18 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
172-5284 567.94 538.6 537.4 C-6 Nitrile 15 573.06 572.16 555.18 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
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0.13 0.13 0.50 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50
177-4803 567.94 538.6 537.4 Stellite Nitrile 15 573.06 572.16 555.18 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
199-9898 567.94 538.6 537.4 C-6 HSN / 15 573.06 572.16 555.18 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
HNBR
1C-9748 700 666 664.8 C-6 Nitrile 15 705.56 704.66 687.68 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
147-5510 700 666 664.8 C-6 Silicone 15 705.56 704.66 687.68 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
110-9718 865 831 829.8 C-6 Nitrile 15 870.56 869.67 852.68 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
152-9157 865 831 829.8 C-6 HSN / 15 870.56 869.67 852.68 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 21.3 4.9
HNBR
147-5511 865 831 829.8 C-6 Silicone 15 870.56 869.67 852.68 0.5 3.7 6.3 3 10 18.4 4.9
Class L
147-4446 480 442.7 441.5 Ni-Hard HSN / 15 486.5 485.38 464.04 0.5 4.66 7.94 3.78 10 23.18 4.9
HNBR
148-6633 939.8 897.2 896 C-6 HSN / 15 946.3 945.18 923.84 0.5 4.66 7.94 3.78 10 23.18 4.9
HNBR
Note A: Seal seat finish should be between 3.75 to 6.25 micrometers to assure a no-slip surface. Rougher finishes, up to 10 micrometers, can be used in special applications. Contact
Caterpillar Precision Seals for details.
Note B: Distance "U" varies with surface speed and environmental conditions. Consult with Caterpillar Precision Seals for recommendations on specific applications.
Note C: Dimension "P" locates the center of radius "Q". Angle "S" is the tangent to top of radius "Q" at diameter "M".
Note D: Recommended undercut of 5.7 mm is required with 8 degree seal ramp angles. A 1.9 mm depth can be used with the 15 degree seal ramp angles.
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Seal Assembly and Installation Process
Install each half seal (Belleville washer and sealing
Installation for (HDDF) ring) into the housing by carefully pushing on the
seal half until it is fully seated. Check to be sure that
Heavy Duty Dual Seals the seal is not cocked and that the washer is seated
evenly at the bottom of the bore. If the seal is a
DF Seal Assembly Contents: single barb design, the barbed half goes in the
suspended housing to insure no movement of the
1. (2) Metal Seal Rings seal half during the assembly process.
2. (2) Rubber Belleville Washers
Service Kit Contents:

1. (1) Seal Group
2. Installation Instruction
Field Kit Contents:

1. (2) Rubber Belleville Washers
2. Installation Instructions
Terminology
After installing the seal halves into the unit, wipe
both metal sealing faces clean with a lint-free wipe.
Apply a thin film of oil to the sealing faces with a lint-
free applicator. Oil must not contact surfaces other
than the sealing faces.
Final Assembly
While completing the final assembly of the unit,
make sure that both housings are in correct
alignment and are concentric. Observe carefully that
the rubber rings do not unseat from the bottom of
Housing Preparation the housing. Slowly bring the two housings together.
The housing components that contact the Belleville High impact can scratch or break the seal
washers must be free from foreign material (oil, components.
grease, dirt, metal chips, dust or lint particles, etc)
before installing the seal. This should be done using To set the seals, hold one-half of the assembly
a lint-free wipe and a non-petroleum base solvent. stationary while rotating the other member a
Dry with a clean wipe. minimum of ten complete revolutions. This is very
important!
Seal rings must be handled with care. Lapped seal
faces must not be damaged or scratched. All parts
are to be free of grease, oil, dirt and scale.
Seal Preparation
Belleville washers should be installed flush against
the inside shoulder of the metal sealing rings.
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Field Kit Usage
If the sealing rings are to be reused, the highly
polished seal band should be inspected. If the band
is not uniform or is on the inner half of the seal face,
the complete seal should be replaced using a
service kit. If the metal sealing rings are reused, any
corrosion or hardened material that may exist must
be removed (Surface A). Wash the metal rings with
solvent to remove all oil and wipe dry with one of
the lint-free wipes.
For seals in service more than two weeks, the

Belleville washers should be replaced. Using field
kits, they must be replaced as a set of two.
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DF Seals
Part No Ring Min Max Ring Toric Barb Bore Operating Bore Shoulder Dia. "F" Min Max
OD Ring ID Shaft Dia. Matl Matl Diameter "B" Width "C" Depth "E" Min Max "G" "J"
132-0356 61.6 46.48 42.88 Stellite Nitrile 2 70.10 +/- 0.06 24.74 +/- 0.97 11.51 0 57.96 0 0.94
132-0362 61.6 46.48 42.88 Stellite LT Nitrile 2 70.10 +/- 0.06 24.74 +/- 0.97 11.51 0 57.96 0 0.94
132-0364 61.6 46.48 42.88 Stellite Viton 2 70.10 +/- 0.06 24.74 +/- 0.97 11.51 0 57.96 0 0.94
132-0377 73 57.51 53.98 Stellite Nitrile 2 82.55 +/- 0.06 22.86 +/- 0.84 10.62 0 70.08 0 1.14
132-0393 86.36 67.08 63.5 Stellite Silicone 2 95.56 +/- 0.06 23.04 +/- 0.84 10.72 0 80.98 0 1.07
132-0413 98.83 73.84 59.56 Stellite Viton 2 102.28 +/- 0.06 23.32 +/- 0.89 10.67 0 88.39 0 1.07
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132-0431 100.33 83.82 79.25 Stellite Nitrile 1 115.09 +/- 0.13 23.32 +/- 0.91 10.82 0 107.14 1.27 1.07
132-0434 106.55 89.86 86.36 Stellite Viton 2 117.48 +/- 0.06 30.37 +/- 1.14 14.22 0 108.18 0 1.07
132-0455 112.45 93.68 88.9 Stellite Nitrile 2 127.38 +/- 0.06 27.66 +/- 1.57 12.64 107.44 108.46 0 0.89
132-0445 119.46 93.68 88.9 Stellite Viton 2 125.81 +/- 0.06 27.84 +/- 1.09 12.98 0 109.12 0 0.89
132-0471 132.84 113.79 109.53 Stellite Nitrile 2 147.90 +/- 0.08 28.00 +/- 0.61 12 0 130.18 0 1.07
133-0445 142.24 113.79 109.53 C-6 Nitrile 1 152.40 +/- 0.08 33.53 +/- 1.02 15.88 0 131.39 0 1.3
133-0442 155.58 131.85 122 Ni-Hard Nitrile 2 171.45 +/- 0.08 35.35 +/- 1.02 16.92 0 151.76 0 1.45
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132-0513 162.56 143.66 140.2 C-6 Nitrile 2 173.02 +/- 0.08 27.74 +/- 1.02 12.98 0 168.35 0 1.44
132-0520 167.95 145.03 142.88 Ni-Hard Nitrile 2 184.19 +/- 0.04 39.09 +/- 0.38 16.51 156.82 164.74 0.81 1.45
132-0529 179.86 153.95 149.23 Stellite Nitrile 2 194.08 +/- 0.08 38.35 +/- 0.79 18.39 166.32 174.45 1.42 1.85
133-0456 179.88 164.96 149.23 Ni-Hard Nitrile 2 194.08 +/- 0.08 38.35 +/- 0.79 18.39 166.32 174.45 1.42 1.85
132-0534 184.15 162.35 158.75 Stellite Nitrile 2 190.50 +/- 0.07 31.75 +/- 0.46 15.01 0 175 0 1.27
132-0537 195.07 168.4 161.93 Stellite Viton 2 206.25 +/- 0.08 32.13 +/- 1.02 15.19 190.63 191.9 3.18 1.07
132-0538 195.07 168.4 161.93 Stellite LT Nitrile 2 206.25 +/- 0.08 32.13 +/- 1.02 15.19 190.63 191.9 3.18 1.07
132-0555 214.55 193.67 188.93 Stellite Viton 2 238.76 +/- 0.10 42.06 +/- 1.02 20.14 0 214.15 0 1.85
132-0570 229.49 203.33 198.12 Stellite Viton 1 254.00 +/- 0.10 44.45 +/- 1.27 21.21 0 226.31 0 1.47
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172-1619 261.33 241.54 240.15 Formed LT Nitrile 2 269.88 +/- 0.08 22.10 +/- 0.80 10.67 250.34 255.72 3.1 1.19
155-8358 261.92 237.99 236.2 C-6 Nitrile 2 269.88 +/- 0.08 22.86 +/- 0.76 10.67 250.34 255.72 1.3 1.19
175-2281 269.14 248.7 247.36 Formed Nitrile 2 279.40 +/- 0.13 28.92 +/- 0.81 12.67 259.56 261.14 1.25 1.19
148-9594 352.43 319.29 314.96 C-6 Nitrile 2 365.12 +/- 0.13 42.06 +/- 1.27 20.02 342.14 343.66 1.52 1.45
132-0626 391.16 354.84 349.25 C-6 Viton 2 401.75 +/- 0.13 47.62 +/- 0.81 23.01 0 380.62 0 2.26
132-0632 391.16 354.84 349.25 C-6 Nitrile 2 401.75 +/- 0.13 47.62 +/- 0.81 23.01 0 380.62 0 2.26
132-0634 391.16 354.84 349.25 Ni-Hard Nitrile 2 401.75 +/- 0.13 47.62 +/- 0.81 23.01 0 380.62 0 2.26
132-0637 413.46 378.97 374.65 Stellite Viton 2 424.05 +/- 0.13 47.62 +/- 0.81 23.01 0 402.92 0 2.26
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132-0643 469.9 441.35 434.98 Stellite Viton 2 488.70 +/- 0.15 38.89 +/- 1.35 18.39 464.82 467.36 3.56 1.09
139-5949 481.33 440.44 434.98 C-6 Nitrile 2 488.70 +/- 0.15 38.89 +/- 1.35 18.39 464.82 467.36 3.56 1.09
176-1164 529.46 497.4 490.78 Ni-Hard Nitrile 2 546.10 +/- 0.15 41.66 +/- 1.07 19.91 529.59 532.13 4.44 1.45
132-0650 531 490.47 485.78 Ni-Hard Nitrile 2 546.10 +/- 0.15 41.66 +/- 1.07 19.91 529.59 532.13 4.44 1.45
132-0654 663.58 619.11 606.43 Stellite Viton 2 682.63 +/- 0.15 52.96 +/- 1.02 25.6 0 648.97 0 2.26
132-0652 780.19 748.26 736.6 C-6 Nitrile 2 812.80 +/- 0.15 53.98 +/- 1.02 26.11 0 779.07 0 2.26
132-0653 780.19 748.26 736.6 C-6 Viton 2 812.80 +/- 0.15 53.98 +/- 1.02 26.11 0 779.07 0 2.26
Note A: Seal seat finish should be between 3.75 to 6.25 micrometers to assure a no-slip surface. Rougher finishes, up to 10 micrometers, can be used in special applications. Contact
Caterpillar Precision Seals for details.
Note B: Distance "U" varies with surface speed and environmental conditions. Consult with Caterpillar Precision Seals for recommendations on specific applications.
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Field Kits
OD Field Kit No Washer Matl Washer 1 No. Washer 2 No. Barb No.
61.6 132-0357 Nitrile 132-0860 2
61.6 170-0734 LT Nitrile 132-5586 2
61.6 174-9900 Viton 132-5593 2
65.08 132-0366 Nitrile 132-0824 132-0855 1
65.08 132-0370 Nitrile 132-0855 2
65.08 132-0373 LT Nitrile 132-5595 2
73 132-0378 Nitrile 132-0865 2
86.36 132-0381 Nitrile 132-0822 132-0853 1
86.36 132-0384 Nitrile 132-0853 2
92.86 132-0398 Nitrile 132-0827 132-0859 1
92.86 132-0401 Nitrile 132-0859 2
98.83 132-0412 LT Nitrile 141-1088 2
98.83 132-0414 Viton 132-5596 2
100.33 132-0421 Nitrile 132-0832 132-0864 1
100.33 132-0423 Nitrile 132-0864 2
100.33 132-0429 LT Nitrile 132-5589 2
112.45 132-0436 Nitrile 132-0829 132-0861 1
112.45 132-0439 Nitrile 132-0861 2
112.45 132-0457 Nitrile 132-0858 2
119.46 132-0446 Viton 132-5594 2
123.83 132-0461 Nitrile 132-0890 2
123.83 132-0465 Nitrile 132-0826 132-0857 1
123.83 132-0468 Nitrile 132-0857 2
132.84 132-0472 Nitrile 132-0891 2
132.84 132-0477 Nitrile 132-0866 2
132.84 132-0478 LT Nitrile 132-0848 132-5587 1
132.84 147-2281 Viton 141-4932 2
144.15 132-0489 Nitrile 132-0856 2
155.58 132-0501 Nitrile 132-0835 132-0867 1
155.58 132-0504 Nitrile 132-0867 2
165.1 132-0511 Nitrile 132-5568 2
167.49 132-0526 Silicone 132-5601 2
168.28 132-0517 Nitrile 132-0868 2
168.28 132-0523 Nitrile 132-0876 2
179.86 132-0530 Nitrile 132-0854 2
184.15 132-0533 Nitrile 132-0886 2
195.07 132-0539 Nitrile 132-0878 2
195.07 132-0540 Nitrile 132-0859 132-0878 1
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OD Field Kit No Washer Matl Washer 1 No. Washer 2 No. Barb No.
195.07 132-0541 Viton 132-5563 2
196.85 132-0548 Nitrile 132-0887 2
207.16 5E-9812 Nitrile 132-0893 2
214.55 132-0556 Nitrile 132-0838 132-0872 1
214.55 132-0557 Nitrile 132-0872 2
214.55 133-0460 Viton 132-5597 132-0872 1
220.68 132-0566 Nitrile 132-0841 132-0888 1
220.68 132-0567 Nitrile 132-0888 2
222.25 132-0562 Nitrile 132-5566 2
229.49 132-0574 Viton 132-0830 132-0862 1
229.49 132-0575 Nitrile 132-0831 132-0863 1
229.49 132-0576 Nitrile 132-0863 2
242.09 132-0583 Nitrile 132-0882 2
245.75 132-0589 Nitrile 132-0873 2
260.35 132-0593 Nitrile 132-0897 2
261.92 171-1188 Nitrile 155-4091 2
270.51 132-0606 Nitrile 132-0889 2
273.05 132-0598 Nitrile 132-0881 2
273.05 132-0602 Nitrile 132-5562 2
322.58 133-0465 Nitrile 132-5590 2
329.31 132-0618 Nitrile 132-0896 2
352.43 132-0619 Nitrile 132-0899 2
391.16 132-0628 Nitrile 132-0877 2
391.16 132-0629 Viton 132-0900 2
413.46 132-0638 Viton 132-5577 2
469.9 132-0644 Viton 132-5592 2
481.33 132-0640 Nitrile 132-0871 2
529.46 133-0461 Nitrile 132-0875 2
663.58 132-0655 Nitrile 132-5564 2
663.58 132-0656 Viton 132-5581 2
780.19 148-3471 Nitrile 132-5567 2
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Design: Where Continuous Operation Is Required, Speeds May Be Limited To 107Mpm and Pressure Maximum To 240 Kpa

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Design: Where Continuous Operation Is Required, Speeds May Be Limited To 107Mpm and Pressure Maximum To 240 Kpa

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Introduction Design

The design of a Caterpillar metal face seal

CPS Application Engineering

Stellite Casting Alloy

NiHard Casting Alloy

Formed Steel Material

Forged Steel Material

Nitrile LT Nitrile Silicone HNBR Viton

LT Nitrile (Low Temperature)

HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile)

Class Toric Size Seal Ramp Housing Ramp Application

Class A - 4.30mm (0.17") Toric Cross Section

Class B - 6.22mm (0.24") Toric Cross Section

Class C - 9.47mm (0.37") Toric Cross Section

Class D - 12.70mm (0.50") Toric Cross Section

Class L - 16.00mm (0.63") Toric Cross Section

Heavy Duty DF Square Bore

15o Seal Ramp

20o Seal Ramp

In low speed applications or with light lubricants,

Physical measurement of wear can be determined

In some slow rotating or oscillating applications,

Oil not only provides lubrication to the sealing

Duo-Cone vs. DF Load (Load vs. Deflection) Testing

Internal Pressure Spikes

Improper Housing Design

Improper Use of Oil

1. Seal Ring 5. Seal Ring Housing

(*) All applicable safety and disposal guidelines for

Note: Do not use Stanosol or any other liquid that

The rubber torics must never slip on the ramps of

For smaller diameter seals, use sudden and even

Check the assembled height variation (A) in a least

Wipe the face of each seal ring using a lint-free

The difference in height around the ring must not be

The rubber toric can twist if it is not wet all around

If the rubber toric slips at any location, it will twist,

The above depicts how the torics have slipped

Service Kit Contents:

Field Kit Contents:

For seals in service more than two weeks, the

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